GhostSweep: Ghost Code Scanner vs ThemeTrace: App Code Scanner
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for GhostSweep, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeTrace.
The short answer
- Only ThemeTrace lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for GhostSweep and $19.99/month for ThemeTrace.
Head to head
Standard
- · 3 detection methods
- · 8 languages supported
- · Line-level code pinpointing
- · Metafield cleanup
- · PDF & JSON report export
- · Scan comparison
Free Scan
- · 10-row preview
- · One theme scan
- · Summary counts
Monthly Access
- · 1 AI explanation
- · 3 scans per month
- · Full inventory
- · Report downloads
Annual Access
- · 2 AI explanations
- · 3 scans per month
- · Full inventory
- · Report downloads
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureGhostSweep scans your Shopify theme to detect code left behind by uninstalled apps — the "ghost code" that silently slows down your store. 3 detection methods (dead link detection, orphan resource scanning, orphan file matching) identify residual snippets, sections, and assets with 3-level risk classification (Safe/Caution/Danger).
ThemeTrace helps merchants and developers review theme code before making cleanup decisions. The app scans the published theme in read-only mode and creates a structured inventory of files, paths, types, metadata, fingerprints, and review notes. Merchants can use the report to understand where app-related code or theme clutter may need review. ThemeTrace is designed for cautious cleanup workflows.
- Smart detection: 3 methods to find ghost code from uninstalled apps
- Line-level pinpointing: Exact line numbers with highlighted match context
- Report export: Download scan results as PDF or JSON
- Scan comparison: Compare two scans to track new/removed ghost files
- Find leftover app code and risky theme scripts
- Create read-only theme file inventories
- Review evidence, confidence, and file metadata
- Export developer-friendly cleanup review reports
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  GhostSweep |  ThemeTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | GhostSweep | ThemeTrace |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | GhostSweep | ThemeTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $20/month | $19.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | GhostSweep | ThemeTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #237 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 9, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| Languages | 7 | 2 |
| Developer | Timi Studio | FlowIntegrity Drive |
FAQ
GhostSweep and ThemeTrace: common questions
- Is GhostSweep or ThemeTrace cheaper?
- Only ThemeTrace lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $20/month for GhostSweep and $19.99/month for ThemeTrace. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for GhostSweep, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeTrace; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for GhostSweep, Oct 13, 2026 for ThemeTrace. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.